Readings: 155: 1 Kgs 17:10–16 Ps 146:7–10 Heb 9:24–28 Mk 12:38–44 or 12:41–44 The Lord provides (Ps) for Elijah's need as the widow of Zarephath shares with him from her want (1). Her generosity is mirrored in the widow in the temple who gives from her poverty and not from power, privilege or excess (3). In Jesus, God became poor for us, offering himself to take away our sins (2).